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Online Low Beginner Russian Wednesday 6:05pm to 7:05pm PST (March 18th to April 22nd) The class size is 3-6 students. Instructor: Olga Zueva-Zalivko
Low Beginner Russian – Online Class
Accessible to students across the United States
This low beginner Russian class is designed for students who already have some basic knowledge of the language and want to continue building their skills in a structured, supportive environment.
Classes meet weekly in small groups of 3–6 students, ensuring plenty of speaking time, personal attention, and meaningful interaction with both the instructor and classmates. If only two students enroll, the course will still run but may be shortened slightly to maintain an intensive, focused learning experience.
Because this is a fully online class, you can join from anywhere—whether you’re based in Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Seattle, or anywhere else in the United States.
About the Instructor
Olga was born and educated in Belarus and has a strong academic background in languages and pedagogy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and English Languages from the University of Mogilev in 2008 and a Master’s Degree in Pedagogical Sciences from Minsk Linguistic University in 2009.
She also holds ABD (All But Dissertation) status in Belarusian Language and Literature. Her dissertation, “Actual Style Traditions of Women’s Russian-Speaking Literature of Belarus (late 20th – early 21st centuries),” reflects her deep engagement with Russian-language culture and literary traditions.
Olga speaks Russian, Belarusian, French, and English, and has also studied Latin, giving her a broad, multilingual perspective that enriches her teaching. Her classes are clear, engaging, and culturally informed.
Who This Course Is For
Low Beginner Russian is the ideal next step for students who have completed a Complete Beginner Russian course or have spent a few months studying the language. This course builds on foundational skills, helping students expand their knowledge and gain greater confidence using Russian in everyday situations.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, students will deepen their understanding of the Cyrillic alphabet and continue improving their pronunciation and listening skills. You’ll begin constructing more complex sentences, expand your vocabulary, and master essential grammar topics.
You will learn to:
Talk about your daily routine and habits
Ask for and give directions
Describe people, places, and activities
Use basic verb conjugations in the present tense
Understand and apply introductory noun case patterns
Participate in simple social interactions
Each lesson also includes cultural insights to help you better understand communication styles and everyday life in Russian-speaking countries.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to:
Hold longer, more natural conversations
Handle practical everyday situations in Russian
Use core grammar structures with greater confidence
Read and write short texts in Cyrillic
Continue to the next level with a stronger foundation
This level is perfect for students who want to solidify their basic Russian skills and continue their learning journey with confidence.
Required Textbook
Sputnik: Introductory Russian Language Course (Part 1)
by Julia Rochtchina
ISBN: 978-0-9939139-0-7
Website:www.sputniktextbook.org
Offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, serving students across the United States through small-group online language classes.
Low Beginner Russian – Online Class
Accessible to students across the United States
This low beginner Russian class is designed for students who already have some basic knowledge of the language and want to continue building their skills in a structured, supportive environment.
Classes meet weekly in small groups of 3–6 students, ensuring plenty of speaking time, personal attention, and meaningful interaction with both the instructor and classmates. If only two students enroll, the course will still run but may be shortened slightly to maintain an intensive, focused learning experience.
Because this is a fully online class, you can join from anywhere—whether you’re based in Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Seattle, or anywhere else in the United States.
About the Instructor
Olga was born and educated in Belarus and has a strong academic background in languages and pedagogy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and English Languages from the University of Mogilev in 2008 and a Master’s Degree in Pedagogical Sciences from Minsk Linguistic University in 2009.
She also holds ABD (All But Dissertation) status in Belarusian Language and Literature. Her dissertation, “Actual Style Traditions of Women’s Russian-Speaking Literature of Belarus (late 20th – early 21st centuries),” reflects her deep engagement with Russian-language culture and literary traditions.
Olga speaks Russian, Belarusian, French, and English, and has also studied Latin, giving her a broad, multilingual perspective that enriches her teaching. Her classes are clear, engaging, and culturally informed.
Who This Course Is For
Low Beginner Russian is the ideal next step for students who have completed a Complete Beginner Russian course or have spent a few months studying the language. This course builds on foundational skills, helping students expand their knowledge and gain greater confidence using Russian in everyday situations.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, students will deepen their understanding of the Cyrillic alphabet and continue improving their pronunciation and listening skills. You’ll begin constructing more complex sentences, expand your vocabulary, and master essential grammar topics.
You will learn to:
Talk about your daily routine and habits
Ask for and give directions
Describe people, places, and activities
Use basic verb conjugations in the present tense
Understand and apply introductory noun case patterns
Participate in simple social interactions
Each lesson also includes cultural insights to help you better understand communication styles and everyday life in Russian-speaking countries.
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to:
Hold longer, more natural conversations
Handle practical everyday situations in Russian
Use core grammar structures with greater confidence
Read and write short texts in Cyrillic
Continue to the next level with a stronger foundation
This level is perfect for students who want to solidify their basic Russian skills and continue their learning journey with confidence.
Required Textbook
Sputnik: Introductory Russian Language Course (Part 1)
by Julia Rochtchina
ISBN: 978-0-9939139-0-7
Website:www.sputniktextbook.org
Offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, serving students across the United States through small-group online language classes.